iOS Is [aString writeToFile: best way to save user data?

[jerrywickey]

In this app, I have a lot of user data that will be saved for the next time the pp is launched.

Is

[aString writeToFile: filename]

and

aString = [NSString stringWithContentsOfFile: filename]

the easiest way to save data?

In the simulator file filename ends up in the hard-drive's root directory. Where does it end up in the iPhone?

Does it matter where it ends up because the iPhone's "harddrive" can't actually be accessed by the user?

Where should I put the file?

Is there a function that returns a file path that is specific to the app?

Jerry

 

[Jeremy1026]

In this app, I have a lot of user data that will be saved for the next time the pp is launched.

Is

[aString writeToFile: filename]

and

aString = [NSString stringWithContentsOfFile: filename]

the easiest way to save data?

In the simulator file filename ends up in the hard-drive's root directory. Where does it end up in the iPhone?

Does it matter where it ends up because the iPhone's "harddrive" can't actually be accessed by the user?

Where should I put the file?

Is there a function that returns a file path that is specific to the app?

Jerry

You'll first need to create a file path to your apps Document directory.

 

[dejo]

I would suggest the use of NSUserDefaults instead. Easier to work with, IMHO.